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Teens · Ages 13–15

Birthday Surprises

by Johanna Hurwitz

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1995

A group of friends navigates everyday challenges and celebrations, including a surprise birthday party.

Concern Level

0/ 100

Clean

Virtue Level

14/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore0

Violence is absent from this everyday story.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

Blasphemous language is not found in the text.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is not designed to be scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent from the narrative.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story focuses on relatable childhood experiences.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God or Christians are not portrayed negatively or at all.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Children show resourcefulness in planning the surprise.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a theme in this realistic story.

Love & Friendship50

Friendship and familial love are central to the plot.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

The focus is on everyday kindness and celebration.

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